Course Description

Instructor: Emanuel Abramovits

Songs have been a fascinating component of many of our favorite movies. Let's analyze the best ones in their cultural significance, its role within the movie itself, the lyrics and memorability. Great songs like Moon River, As Time Goes By, Mrs Robinson and My Heart will Go On set a tone or mood, define character, advance plot and/or express the film’s themes in a manner that elevates the art of moviemaking. These songs have also captured the nation’s heart and resonate across time.

Bio: Emanuel Abramovits is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA and has been a concert promoter since 2000, directly involved in many events by international artists, like Itzhak Perlman, Gustavo Dudamel, Sarah Brightman, Roger Hodgson, ASIA, Journey, Kenny G and many more. He designed and staged many original orchestral events, including an Event of the Year winner and several world premieres. He served as the Cultural Director at UNION ISRAELITA DE CARACAS from 2008 to 2019, releasing books, organizing film cycles, concerts and art exhibits. He has been consistently teaching online and in presence across the US since 2020.